The E-Sylum:  Volume 10, Number 18, May 6, 2007, Article 1

WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM MAY 6, 2007

Among our recent subscribers are Mike Meranda of New Jersey,
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aboard!  We now have 1,111 subscribers.

Sadly, this week's issue opens with news of the death of another
prominent numismatist and numismatic bibliophile.  Next, George
Kolbe provides a preview of his upcoming 103rd sale of numismatic
literature.

We have two book reviews this week, starting with my lengthy
discussion of "Treasure Ship - The Legend and Legacy of the S. S.
Brother Jonathan."  Following the review are a number of news notes
relating to the ANA and ANS.

In research queries, this week we have requests involving engraver/
painter John William Casilear (1811-1893), buyer's names for the 1949
ANA sale, the legal tender status of peso pizza payments, the Dutch
Peace of Breda and how wooden medals are made.  In a follow-up from
last week, we discuss the personal challenge coin of Commander-in-Chief
George W. Bush.

In the news, engraver Ron Landis issues five new coin reproductions
(his first in two years), Ghana, South Korea and Slovakia plan new
coins and banknotes, certain coins are getting scarce in Sri Lanka,
and a Washington Post article foreshadows the coming of medals awarded
to military robots.

Dave Harper, Colin Bruce, George Cuhaj, Tom Michael, Fred Borgmann and
David Kranz are among the Numismatic News staffers now publishing free
electronic newsletters.  Sign up at www.numismaticnews.net - I did.
It's great to see the mainstream numismatic press getting into the
online swing of things.  Welcome to the party!

So what medal is said to have started a war?  What currency museum
has been giving "free samples"?  And how do you tell the numismatic men
from the boys?  Read on to find out!  Have a great week, everyone.

Wayne Homren
Numismatic Bibliomania Society

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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